Hi T5,

This is the second time I've seen this issue reported, but have not seen a
definitive answer. I can only speculate that Outlook is controlling the
account. You could try creating a new OE identity, import any desired data
and then remove the current default identity.

A Guide to using OE Identities from Microsoft Support

OLEXP: How to Create and Use Identities in Outlook Express 5.x and 6.0


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Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
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"T5" wrote in message
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I have an account set up in OE but I prefer to use outlook as my mail
client. I try to delete the account in OE but it isn't listed in
AccountsMail . In the left hand pane all of my contacts and inbox
are
there and mail has been downloaded into the inbox. How do I close the mail
account so that I dont see downloaded mail?


TIA